- A minimum of a Master’s degree in social or environmental sciences, PhD preferred.
- 5 to 10 years’ field experience with international organizations in Africa working on community-based conservation and natural resource management, Madagascar experience will be a distinct advantage.
- Experience in managing the delivery of activities funded by large bilateral and multilateral donors.
- Proven ability to manage, motivate, and strengthen the capacity of field personnel.
- Proven ability at developing work plans and budgets, implementing MEAL systems, and producing project progress reports.
- Proven ability to design and deliver socio-economic research in international development contexts.
- Proven ability to work sensitively with diverse groups of people such as those of different cultures, nationalities and backgrounds.
- Knowledge and understanding of logistics and financial management for projects in complex environments.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in French and English; Malagasy is a distinct advantage.
- Strong commitment to wildlife conservation.
- Innovative, proactive, resilient, team-oriented, and ambitious.
- Willingness to live in a remote field site with basic amenities in a multi-cultural environment.